Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best 5 months of my life Past Review

By (Biological Sciences, Clemson University) - abroad from 01/28/2013 to 06/09/2013 with

USAC England: Brighton - Undergraduate Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Being abroad made me more confident in meeting other people as well as more accepting and more conscious of other cultures. Being abroad was the best experience I've ever been through. Every student should seek this opportunity.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 60 - 80 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Only buy a little at a time, there isn't much room for food storage at a time

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Advisors
  • Brighton
  • Field trips
* What could be improved?
  • Living situation
  • Meal plan
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How fast the time goes by. Embrace every second and never waste a day inside.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.